Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-26

ing out to this Territory large colonies of
Scotch girls for serYants-which is the best
solution OF the Chinese question.
| The Covillaud Heirs Claims
lCoPT'ga' 1887, by Ae California Associated Press
| MARYsvILLE, October 25th.-C. J. Covil-
| laud, on behalf of himself and other heirs,
has released all claim of the Coviliaud es.
tate to 64O acres of land owned and long
| occupied by A. G. Gray for the small sum
of $3.50. The farm is worth $45 COO. In
the sixty. five suits recently begun by the
| CoVlllaud heirs to recover these alleged in
terests in land and building lots in Yuba
| county, no summons has yet been issued
The settlement made in Gray's case, as
| above, indicates that the Covillaud claims
are not very formidable
\ New Paper for Woodland.
iCopyigd 1887, by tic California associated Press.
WOODLAND, October er25th.-Arrangements
are being made at the present time for the
establishment of new daily and weekly
paper in Woodland. A joint stock COM
pany VIII own the paper. Wick B. Par
sons, an editor for thirty years, and a
stanch Democrat, thas been to Woodland
twice on this business. The matter is pro-
crossing quietly but surely. He is now in
san Francisco completing arrangements.
Many leading Democrats have pledged
their support.
Fierce, But Harmless.
icc1yT1ga, 1881 by Tie CaIoria associated lress.i
Fort BRAGG, October 25th.-A fierce
shooting atfray occurred in Bacon's saloon
last night, in which Bob Mann, a notorious
character on the coast, and a Spanish fid-
der were the principals. Six or seven
shots pYphanppH
that no one was hurt, as several shots
| passed through the glass door into the
| street, where persons were continually
| passing. Two Spaniards were conyersing
| IN their native tongue, and Mann, suppos-
| ing they were ridiculing him, began abus-
| ing them; hence the shooting.
Nevada County Orchard.
lcoPT9hi, 1887, by ae California Associated Press.
NEVADA CITY, October 25th.-The Pelt
Hill ranch and toll road in the southern
part OF the county has been purchased by
+. G. Beatty and L. S. Calkins, Of this
city, and Mayor Gregory, of Sacramento.
They have consolidated il with the ranch
adjoining, and intend planting a large
orchard OF all kinds of fruit, principally
peaches, but including oranges and olives.
There are AGO acres in the tract.
An Active Immigration Bureau.
ICopJTigh, 1887, by e California 1issoclGted Press;
MARYsvILLE, October 25th-The Immi-
grafton Bureau of Yuba and Sutter contin-
ues to send out about 100 pamphlets per
day descriptive of the resources and adyan-
tages of these counties, in response to in
quiries from the East, most of which come
by reason of advertisements which the Bu-
reau has caused to be inserted in Eastern
papers. Many Of these applicants express
a wish TO buy land.
The Woolsteen-Harlan Case.
Los ANGELES, October 25th.-Ths Police |
Court has been occupied all day with hear |
ing testimony in the examination of Hattie |
Woolsteen, charged with the murder of |
" Doc " Harlan. The sick girl was in |
Court, propped up by pillows, and was a |
rather lmpasslve listener to the proceedings |
At late hour an adjournment was taken |
until tomorrow. a great deal of testi- !
mony was taken, and but few witnesses
yet examined.
ForEer Confesses.
tCoppgt, 1887, by tie California Associated fres;l
WOODLAND, October 25th.-W. H. Geary. /
who forged check last Saturday upon |
Mr.. Thomas, appeared before Judge Rug |
giles this morning and waived examination. |
The Judge remanded him to iail and to |
appear before the Superior Court for trial. |
The prisoner admitted his crime and will |
not make any defense. The District At
torney will make an effort to bring him
before the Superior Court next Monday for |
sentence.
Burglars at Chico.
TCopyig&, 1887, by the Calornia associated Tressl
CHICO, October 25th.-This morning
early the Deer Lodge Saloon was entered |
by burglars through the skylight. The
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holes were drilled in the door, but failing |
to open the safe the burglars left. The |
drills were stolen from the marble works
and left in the saloon. man, supposed |
to be cracksman, left on the train this |
morning.
RascalIy Trick.
iCopyT1g 1857, by tie California Associated Pressl
NAPA, October 25th.-Certain San Fran !
cisco employment agencies have the habit of |
sending men here for positions that are not |
vacant, collecting fee from the applicant |
and sending him on a wild-goose chase. |
Two cases occurred this week where |
agencies unauthorized sent men for positions |
III bank and merchandise store.
A Mysterious Death.
Copyiga. 1857, by tie California Associated Press
RosEvILLE, October 25th.-The BODY of |
an unknown, well-dressed man was found |
dead last night by hunters in a field near
this place. An inquest was held to-day
but no cause Of death was elected. The
body was dressed in a suit of nayv-blue |
light snuff-colored overcoat and Cadv hat |
Deceased was about so years of age, with |
sandy-gray, full beard.
Sudden Death In Nevada.
Copyright. 1857, by the California associated Press1
NEVADA CITY, October 25th.-While G. |
5. 5. Getchell was walking about his ranch
yesterday afternoon he dropped dead from |
heart disease. He was a resident of tbe
county since 1850, and years ago filled
different county and city offices. Deceased |
was sixty-eight years old.
Logger's Leg Broken.
ICoPyfg, 1887, by ac California Associate.z Press.
RoHNERvILLE, October 25th. - While |
singing logs yesterday at Newells camp, |
near here, Harry Woodcock, of Eureka !
was caught between two logs, breaking a |
leg badly.
Gone to the jury.
Icopyria, 1887. by tie California Associated Press
NEVADA CRY, October 25th.-The second |
trial of f. H. Ensign, charged with rape, |
was concluded this evening and the case |
submitted. The jury failed to agree on |
the first trial.
Death of a Bank President.
ICcpyg, 1857, Jg he California /ssociated Ire.s.1
SANTA Cruz, October 25th.-Henry Skin.
ner, President of the Bank of Santa Cruz. |
died at his residence in this city at $50 |
this evening.